:17:03
In my thoughts,
notes and scales swirled.
:17:06
For me, a piano chord
had infinite charm.
:17:10
For a fortissimo,
I'd have given my right arm.
:17:14
For a symphony,
I'd have sold my brother.
:17:18
For a melody,
I'd have betrayed my mother.
:17:21
Music was my whole life, you see,
:17:24
And no person
could get through to me.
:17:30
Today I have everything
I yearned for,
:17:35
Fame, talent, money and more.
:17:40
I'm flattered,
worshipped, dehumanized.
:17:45
stupidity has left me demoralized.
:17:51
I'd have liked
to fight for true treasures.
:17:55
I'd sacrifice it all
for tender pleasures.
:17:59
I didn't have Love
but Love is here today
:18:02
Every since that girl came my way.
:18:10
Can she be far?
Is she near to me?
:18:16
I never saw her again
But I know now she exists.
:18:22
Is she chaste?
Or does she live fast and free?
:18:27
Her virtue means nothing
Because I am an artist,
:18:32
And Love is the sole authority.
:18:41
So you're disappointed and in love?
:18:44
Not disappointed,
but wise and in love.
:18:47
For all that,
will you stay in Rochefort?
:18:51
I can't. I play in Paris tomorrow.
:18:53
But I'll be back next week.
:18:56
I must find that girl.